Governor Inslee's 2018 State of the State - Our State, Our Destiny

2018 State of the State

Gov. Jay Inslee today delivered his 2018 State of the State address, a speech that highlighted Washington’s strong economy and best-in-the-nation business climate saying “our economy is strong, our future is bright, but there are always new heights to reach, new challenges to overcome and persistent wrongs to right.”

Inslee called on legislators to “forge a prosperous path for the next generation.” He laid out a series of measures he hopes legislators will act on in the 60-day session:

Inslee statement on Las Vegas shooting

“It's difficult to conceive of the horrific violence suffered in Las Vegas last night. Trudi and I, and all Washingtonians, pray for the hundreds wounded or fighting now for their lives, and grieve for the dozens killed.

Inslee statement on passing of Maj. Gen. Tim Lowenberg

Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement on the passing of Maj. Gen. Tim Lowenberg, who served as Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard under Governors Locke and Gregoire from 1999 until his retirement in 2012:

Governor Inslee's 2016 State of the State Address - A State of Confidence

2016 State of the State: A State of Confidence

Gov. Inslee will deliver his State of the State Address during a Joint Legislative Session of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives in the Legislative Building in Olympia, at noon on January 12.

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee used a regularly scheduled press conference today to draw attention to recent crimes he said were signs of intolerance in Washington and urged the public to come forward if they had any information about the incidents.

Gov. Jay Inslee's statement about President Obama's State of the Union

"Tonight, President Obama offered bold ideas that confront some of the most important issues facing our nation, foremost among them the need to provide working families with a more meaningful share in our economic recovery.